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Service bulletins for the 2015 Subaru XV CrossTrek

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

250 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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Bulletins, newest first
15-300-22R2026-02-02. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. This Bulletin provides the diagnostic procedure for the STARLINK® Remote Engine Start (RES).
18-226-25R2026-01-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. This Service Information Bulletin provides the Service Manual Correction to the diagnostic procedure for DTC B2A16 (Immobilizer Key Collation Diagnosis).
Subaru Service Technical2025-09-02. Other. ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN. Subaru Service Technical Support Newsletter special edition.
02-192-24R2025-05-01. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This Bulletin announces the diagnostic procedures to be followed when diagnosing engine oil leakage on FA and FB type engines.
09-51-08R2025-04-01. Service bulletin. ENGINE. The purpose of this bulletin is to advise of SOA’s revised Catalytic Converter Recycling Program shipping procedure.
01-167-08R2024-10-02. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models.
02-192-242024-10-02. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This Service Information Bulletin announces the diagnostic procedures to be followed when diagnosing engine oil leakage on FA and FB type engines.
02-191-22R2024-10-02. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This bulletin announces availability of the NEW genuine Subaru engine oil filter.
01-168-09R2024-09-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the Subaru Lock Information web-site.
Thermo Control Valve Vide2024-08-05. Other. ENGINE. This thermo control valve video contains information on the replacement of thermo control valve.
02140132023-03-20. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Oil Filler Cap Gasket Coming Unseated
Special Service2023-03-20. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Starting the week of December 10, 2014, Subaru retailers will receive a special service tool for the 2015 Impreza and XV Crosstrek
Announcements-22023-03-13. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION: OIL COOLER. Effective with all 2015 model year cars and forward, the oil change interval is changing to 6,000 miles or 6 months, whichever comes first.
09-51-08R2021-07-03. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT. This bulletin is to advise of SOA’s revised catalytic converter recycling program shipping procedure.
169415R2020-11-16. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT. This bulletin provides a diagnosis and repair procedure for DTC P172A and/or P0B0B. When either of these DTCs is stored, a leaking o-ring which seals the electric oil pump relief valve may allow CVT fluid to enter the pump?s electric motor. Although current Service Manual diagnostic procedures instruct replacement of multiple components, this information will help isolate the actual failed component for a more cost-effective repair. PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION A change to the drive motor relief valve o-ring was incorporated into production on June 16, 2015 starting with VIN F*298545.
2163162020-11-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ENGINE; EQUIPMENT. This Service Information bulletin provides new inspection and repair procedures for AVCS (Active Valve Control System) -related DTCs on the FA and FB engine equipped models listed above. The applicable Service Manuals will be revised with this new information in the near future.
16-94-15R2018-12-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This bulletin provides a diagnosis and repair procedure for DTC P172A and / or P0B0B. When either of these DTCs is stored, a leaking o-ring which seals the electric oil pump relief valve may allow CVT fluid to enter the pump?s electric motor. Although current Service Manual diagnostic procedures instruct replacement of multiple components, this information will help isolate the actual failed component for a more cost-effective repair. NOTE: The relief valve is now available as an individual part. If there is no damage to the drive motor case assembly, refer to TSB 16-108-17R for the parts needed and Service Procedure for replacing just the relief valve.
16-114-182018-08-20. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. HYBRID MODELS ONLY. This Service Information bulletin provides revised diagnostics to follow when troubleshooting a DTC P0C79, ?Drive Motor ?A? Inverter Voltage Too High?.
16-94-15R2018-08-20. Service bulletin. ENGINE. HYBRID MODELS ONLY. This bulletin provides a diagnosis and repair procedure for DTC P172A and / or P0B0B. When either of these DTCs is stored, a leaking o-ring which seals the electric oil pump relief valve may allow CVT fluid to enter the pump?s electric motor. Although current Service Manual diagnostic procedures instruct replacement of multiple components, this information will help isolate the actual failed component for a more cost-effective repair.
02-160-152018-06-18. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This Service Information bulletin provides revised procedures for inspection and measurement of the cylinder block assembly to determine whether or not replacement is necessary. Read through and understand this information completely before proceeding with any repairs to the cylinder block. All Models with FA and FB Engines, 2011MY and Later.
11-180-182018-06-18. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. HYBRID MODELS ONLY. This bulletin announces the availability of reprogramming files to optimize the ECM and address DTCs P0A78 and P1C2A. When either of these DTCs is stored, the Hybrid/HEV functions are inoperative. The new logic will prevent damage to the drive motor by adding a fail-safe feature for improved current level control.
09-68-182018-06-18. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This Service Information bulletin announces a design change to the exhaust system cover. The purpose of the change is to improve parts integration (or ?commonality?) between models.
02-157-14R2018-04-16. Service bulletin. ENGINE; POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION. 2013-14MY Legacy and Outback Models with 2.5L FB Engines, 2011-14MY Forester Models with 2.5L FB Engines, 2015 MY Forester (Manual Transmissions Only), with 2.5L FB Engines, 2012-13 MY Impreza and XV Crosstrek Models with 2.0 FB Engines, 2014-15 MY Impreza and XV Crosstrek Models (Manual Transmissions Only) with 2.0 FB Engine As part of our dedication to customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. is initiating a program to extend the original New Car Powertrain Limited Warranty coverage for excessive engine oil consumption on applicable vehicles to 8 years / 100,000 miles from the original warranty start date. This Warranty Extension will not cover any excessive engine oil consumption found to be a result of any condition(s) other than those specifically described in this bulletin
02-170-172018-04-02. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This bulletin announces part information for new Active Valve Control System (AVCS) oil control solenoid valves (OCV) which contain a redesigned internal oil seal. The new seal will eliminate potential oil seepage into the wire harness connector portion of the valve. If oil seeps into the connector, over time, the Check Engine lamp may illuminate and set various AVCS-related DTCs.
16-108-17R2017-12-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. HYBRID MODELS ONLY. In conjunction with current TSB 16-94-15R, this bulletin provides a new service procedure for repairing the drive motor case assembly. Previously, failure of the non-serviceable o-rings on the electric oil pump relief valve located inside the case required replacement of the complete motor case assembly. Although these o-rings are still not serviceable, a new relief valve assembly, p.n. 31869AA001 (with new o-rings already installed) is now available separately.

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